Jack Pond in Hardeman County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Hardeman County in Tennessee is where Jack Pond sits. The bank gives way to pine and hardwood. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Hardeman County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Bolivar, 3.4 miles down the road. Memphis is the closest city, 60 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Jack Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Hardeman County include gulf darter, dusky darter and brighteye darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Jack Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 38°F to 79°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Jack Pond. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Otter Pond sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Jack Pond before loading the car.